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Young Book Lovers Compete to be Top Readers in Collier County Schools
Hundreds of young book lovers across Collier County read their way to the top and receive K is for Kids Top Rising Reader Book AwardsRead More…
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Tagged Abby Vilagomez, Alma McDermott, Amy Pflaumer, Becky Endrelunas, Book Awards, Carol Mathy, Carol Roberts, children's books, education, Erin Boyd, Jill Seitz, Joyce Cordell, K is for Kids, Karen Clawson, Kelly Knapke, Kris Blusucci, Kristi Humberger, literacy, Lori Myers, Marlene Ashley, Megan Barr, Melissa Owen, Miffy Ruggiero, Pete Cade, Rising Reader Book Awards, Rising Readers, Theresa Ferreira, Tiffany Weeks, TJ Weeks, top readers, Vanessa Alvarez, youth development, youth leadership
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Student Leaders Help Kick-off 10th Annual Barnes & Noble Holiday Book Drive Benefiting K is for Kids
Student leaders across Collier County and from FGCU are helping Barnes & Noble kick-off its 10th Annual Holiday Book Drive benefiting K is for Kids.Read More…
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Tagged Barnes & Noble, book drive, children's books, children's literacy, Community Building, community service, education, Emily Smith, K is for Kids, Karen Clawson, Kit Imgene, Laura Berger, reading, youth development, youth leadership
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Students Release Favorite Photographs from the Teen Fashion Show 2017
K is for Kids’ Teen Fashion Show is months in the making as its young organizers oversee a team of students to plan all aspects of the show, including photography, Read More…
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Tagged Aditii Makwana, Amy Teran, Andrew Carless, Annalise Rierkerk, Aracely Aguilera, Armand Procacci, Barron Collier High School, Berekia Gelin, Comcast, Emma Desrocher, Francesca's, Gulf Coast Charter Academy, Gulf Coast High School, Jaedyn Procacci, Jaryn Pellant, Jose Chang, Justin Damiano, Karla Serrano, Kendall Roy, Laurel Oak Elementary School, Lely High School, Lilly Pulitzer, Lorenzo Walker Technical High School, Lu Lu Belle, Lux Boutique, Men's Wearhouse, Ooh La La!, Osceola Elementary School, Paul Mitchell The School, PGA Tour Superstore, Rachelle Cavero, Rouze, Sara Saintil, Serena Truong, Simply Natural, Thana Productions, Udene's Bridal Boutique
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K is for Kids “From the Heart” Teen Fashion Show A Success!
Students come together to create an exciting evening of fashion and entertainment at the 6th Annual K is for Kids Teen Fashion Show.Read More…
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9th Annual K is for Kids Book Fair & Book Drive to be held Sat. Nov 12 at Barnes & Noble, Waterside Shops
Local student leaders are launching their first literacy event for the fun’raising season, so parents, get ready to load up the kids for LOTS of free family fun on SAT. NOV. 12th!Read More…
Posted in Bring a Book, Bring a Friend® Fun'raisers, Events, Latest News, News, Programs, Top Stories, Volunteer
Tagged Barnes & Noble book fair, Books, Bring a Book Bring a Friend, children's book authors, children's books, children's literacy, EW Foundation, K is for Kids, literacy, Loretta Neff, reading, Rising Readers, Walt Timoney, youth development, youth leadership
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First video of K is for Kids’ From the Heart Teen Fashion Show 2016 is released by ITZ Media!
ITZ Media has released the first video of K is for Kids Teen Fashion Show! A big shout out goes to Chuck Ardezzone, owner and president, for his support.Read More…
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Tagged A. Jaron Fine Jewelry, Ali Martin, Amy Teran, Angela Bilter, Barron Collier High School, Black Market, Bree Gelin, Cape Madras, children's book illustrators, Chuck Ardezzone, Daylin Baez, Demitri Blanco, Erin Clawson, Five Star Productions and Talent, Francesca's, Gabriella Manuszak, ITZ Meida, Jake LaRochelle, K is for Kids, Karen Clawson, Kelly Wilson, Krisha Mak, leadership, literacy, Men's Wearhouse, Naples Dance Supply, Patrick Clawson Jr., PGA Tour Superstore, Sara Saintil, Simply Natural, Stacy's Golden Hanger, Vendredi Carter, Vin Izzi, volunteers, White House, Xhesika Malloli, young entrepreneurs, youth development, youth leadership
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“Glitz, glam — and better readers” — Naples Daily News features K is for Kids Teen Fashion Show 2016
“The clothes were set. The stage was ready. The models looked fierce.” Evelyn Alcaraz and Kamilah Van, recent FGCU graduates, tell the story.Read More…
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Tagged Angela Bilter, Barron Collier High School, Bree Gelin, Bring a Book Bring a Friend, children's literacy, Civic Engagement, community service, Daylin Baez, Erin Clawson, Gabriella Manuszak, Jake LaRochelle, K is for Kids, K is for Kids Teen Fashion Show, Karen Clawson, Kelly Wilson, Krisha Mak, Patrick Clawson Jr., Rising Readers, Sara Saintil, school libraries, Teen Fashion Show 2016, Vendredi Carter, Xhesika Malloli, young entrepreneurs, youth development, youth leadership
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Give us O2! Operation:Outreach Students Sign Up for Holiday Visit to Boys & Girls Club, Dec. 17th
Operation:Outreach students visit youngsters at the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County for their annual Holiday Story Time and Book Giveaway on Thu., Dec 17th!Read More…
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Meet K is for Kids’ FGCU Communication Intern Evelyn Alcaraz
Hello everyone, I am Evelyn Alcaraz. I am an FGCU Communication intern for K is for Kids this summer and I will be bringing you my favorite top news each week.Read More…
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Tagged Evelyn Alcaraz, FGCU interns, K is for Kids, Karen Clawson, reading, youth development, youth leadership
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Awards Roll Out Recognizing Students’ Record-Breaking Year of Giving for Teen Organization
Awards rolled out recently for 17 students representing six of eight Collier County public high schools at a reception celebrating a record-breaking year of giving for K is for Kids.Read More…
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Tagged Andres Solarte, Barron Collier High School, Cameryn Anthony, Celine Consolo, Craig Bouchard, Darice Pollard, Daylin Baez, Diana Alas, Erin Clawson, Evelyn Alcaraz, Gabriella Manuszak, Hadrien Roy, K is for Kids, Karen Clawson, Nedgie Paul, Nicole Graney, Pat Clawson, Patrick Clawson Jr., Tiffany McQuaid, Tyler Schult, Vin Izzi, youth development, youth leadership
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